RUBEN LOFTUS-CHEEK says nothing is a Bridge too far for Chelsea legend John Terry when it comes to helping England’s newest star.
Blues midfielder Loftus-Cheek reveals JT is always on hand to offer advice and support – despite exiting Stamford Bridge for Aston Villa in the summer.
And Terry’s main message to the Crystal Palace loan star seems to be: Don’t get carried away.
Loftus-cheek, 21, was man of the match on his Three Lions debut in Friday’s 0-0 draw with Germany.
And London’s Evening Standard report him as saying: “John has been helping me a lot this season.“He’s always been supportive of me and will continue to be so.
“I’ve bumped into him a few times and we’ve had a few chats about what it’s like at Aston Villa for him and he’s asking me how I’m doing. He’s always giving me advice.
“John has been telling me that I just have to keep my feet on the ground and keep working. Sometimes it’s easy as a young player, when you get exposure, for things to change and it’s hard to deal with.
“But I don’t think it’ll be difficult for me to keep my feet on the ground. I like to think I’m a humble person.
“I’ve just got to keep working hard, to keep pushing, stay fit, get as many games as I can and who knows what will happen.”
Loftus-Cheek admitted Chelsea boss Antonio Conte has NOT been in touch since his loan move to Premier League bottom side Palace.
But one big reason is that the Blues leave loan technical coach Eddie Newton to monitor their starlets who are having temporary spells with other clubs.
Newton told Chelsea TV: “Everyone has to be patient with Ruben. I have no doubt he will get there because he is super talented.
“In some of his performances this season we have seen glimpses of his power, his technique under pressure and you just think, ‘wow, in the right circumstances this guy can blow people away’. I’m excited about his future.
“The big thing for Ruben is consistency of performance and to stay fit. You have to remember he hasn’t played regularly for three seasons, that’s a big hit on a player.”
Newton added: “I have been very impressed.
We have sat down and spoken seriously about what he must bring to the table. He knows what he has to do and is applying it.
“Unfortunately the team make-up at Crystal Palace hasn’t been great for him.
“With this being his first loan away from Chelsea, you’d want him to be in a more stable environment but they lost their manager, Frank de Boer, early in the season and it has been difficult for him.
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